wakefulness — the state of being awake and alert; inability to sleep
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being awake and alert; inability to sleep
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈweɪkfəlnəs/
Korean meaning: 깨어있는 상태; 잠들지 못하는 상태, 불면
Korean pronunciation: 웨이크-풀-너스 (강세: 웨이크)
Example Sentences
- The student's wakefulness during finals week was both a blessing and a curse.
- My cat's wakefulness at 3 AM involves running marathons across my face.
- The medication caused unexpected wakefulness instead of drowsiness.
wakefulness
NOUN//ˈweɪkfəlnəs//
the state of being awake and alert; inability to sleep
A restless person experiences wakefulness during the late night hours
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Wakefulness brings thankfulness, but also forgetfulness
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Origin
고대 영어 'wacian'(깨어있다)에서 유래된 'wake'에 형용사를 만드는 접미사 '-ful'과 명사를 만드는 '-ness'가 결합되어 만들어진 단어입니다. 마치 깨어있음의 상태를 하나의 명사로 포장한 것 같네요.
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“The student's wakefulness during finals week was both a blessing and a curse.”
“My cat's wakefulness at 3 AM involves running marathons across my face.”
“The medication caused unexpected wakefulness instead of drowsiness.”
“His chronic wakefulness made him an expert on late-night infomercials.”
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